Manufacturing Technician 1

FormFactor, Inc.; Livermore (KY); On-site; USD 26,587 - 34,935; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending or savings accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Livermore, Kentucky is seeking individuals for routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production. Responsibilities include setup, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment, along with document maintenance and compliance with safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to work independently. The position offers a pay range from $19.30 to $25.36 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) matching, paid time off, and profit-sharing bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate manufacturing equipment under guidelines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Collect, document, and evaluate operating and process data.
• Follow safety, quality, and cleanroom protocols.
• Assist engineers and senior technicians in tests and experiments.
• Accurately complete production documentation and reports.
• Assist in training or coaching peers.
• Participate in continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives.

Skills

Cleanroom Operations

Communication

Computer Literacy

Manual Dexterity

Mathematics

Microscope

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Working Independently

Education

Less than 1 year of related experience

No formal occupational training typically required

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday from 6:00pm to 6:15am. A 15% shift differential is applied for night shift work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing operations associated with probe card production, including photolithography, thin film processing, etching, plating, assembly, testing, and inspection, following documented procedures and work instructions.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate manufacturing equipment under established guidelines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability and process stability.
• Collect, document, and evaluate operating and process data to support on‑line equipment adjustments and process optimization.
• Follow safety, quality, and cleanroom protocols to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Partner with engineering and senior technicians to assist with tests and experiments aimed at improving production processes, yields, or developing new products and processes.
• Accurately complete production documentation, logs, and reports to maintain traceability and process control.
• Assist in training or coaching peers as needed to support teamwork, knowledge sharing, and skill development.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean, and corrective action initiatives.

Skills

• Cleanroom Operations
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Manual Dexterity
• Mathematics
• Microscope
• Microsoft Office
• Problem Solving
• Working Independently

Education & Experience

Less than 1 year of related experience. No formal occupational training is typically required.

Pay Range

$19.30 – $25.36 per hour (Livermore, California). Pay may vary in other locations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Quarterly profit‑sharing bonuses
• Flexible spending or savings accounts

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.